Pick Up Stix® Restaurants Debut Crispy Honey Chicken

Limited Time Offer for Pick Up Stix® Crispy Honey Chicken, available in original and spicy versions.

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) September 1, 2006 -- Just in time for tailgate parties and any event in between, Pick Up Stix® restaurants will offer guests its new Crispy Honey Chicken. The limited-time entrée option will be available in September and October.

“Pick Up Stix uses the best ingredients in the industry to consistently exceed the expectations of our guests,” said Ray Blanchette, Pick Up Stix president and chief operating officer. “The Crispy Honey Chicken will continue our great tradition of serving the freshest Asian flavors.”

The Crispy Honey Chicken is always cooked to order and is available in two versions: original and spicy. The original features tender white meat chicken, battered and wok-seared to a wonderful crisp in a flavorful honey sauce. The spicy option features tender white meat chicken, battered and wok-seared in a sauce balanced with honey and chilies for an additional layer of flavor. Both options are available in lunch and dinner portions and are available as part of a Family Value Pack. The original version is also available as a Kid’s Meal.

As of August 30, 2006, there are 124 Pick Up Stix restaurants in the U.S. Guests can find Pick Up Stix locations, catering and other information by visiting www.pickupstix.com. Journalists can reference additional media information by visiting http://pickupstix.mediaroom.com. Images can be requested through DFPR, 704-926-6582 or by emailing info @ dfpr.com.

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide Inc., the parent company of TGI Friday’s Inc. and Pick Up Stix, is a privately held company owned by Minneapolis-based Carlson Companies, a world leader in the hospitality, travel and marketing industries. Carlson Restaurants Worldwide operates, franchises and licenses more than 940 restaurants in 55 countries, including T.G.I. Friday’sÒ and Pick Up Stix. For more information on the brands, visit www.fridays.com or www.pickupstix.com.

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